Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-557  

NTB Type

2.10. Inadequate or unreasonable customs procedures and charges  

Complaint

We would appreciate of Zimra can starndize their operations for duty purposes from the onset of STR project CIF (cost insurence freight) was not charged on on all STR goods, but as of now CIF is being charged, 6% is charged on the total value of a consingment, example plastic spoons costing K1400000.00=$280.00 plus 6% comes to $296.80 if cif was not charged the trader was going to pay $70.00 as vat & p-tax but including cif the trader pays $74.20 we know Zimra is government agent for revenue collection but this must be clear, because some officers, they do not charge this 6% cif and all the borders namely Kariba,Chirundu, Victoria Falls and Nyamapanda they charge differently why not uniformity,  

Status note

On 27 May 2013, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority advised that the correct method to value commercial consignments imported into Zimbabwe is on a Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) basis. Simplified Trade Regime (STR) importations are commercial importations and therefore this method is applicable. The current practice to value STR goods on a CIF basis is therefore the correct approach. Where the insurance and transport has not been proved the Customs and Excise Act (Chapter 23:02) of Zimbabwe provides for 1% and 5% of the value the consignment to make it 6% to be considered as the charges respectively. Guidelines on valuation would be recirculated to all stations.  

Progress update note

Zimbabwe Focal point reported that the issue had been brought to the attention of Zimbabwe revenue Revenue Authority.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Zimbabwe: Kariba (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

Zimbabwe  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2012-03-01  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2013-05-27  

Product Description

PLASTICS.

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Total value

US$5 000.00  

Date reported

2012-12-05 12:08  

Modified

2013-09-26 11:43